On this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with JON FINGER, Partner at McGuireWoods and JEFF BROOKER, Partner at McGuireWoods. Together, they discuss: Independent sponsor or fund manager in this tough fundraising environment How to interpret and what to learn from a “no” from an LPMistakes emerging managers and independent sponsors make in fundraising The future of independent sponsors Bonus: advice for young lawyers  ...and so much more. ### Jon's practice focuses on private equity and corporate transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, securities offerings and corporate governance initiatives. Jeff focuses his practice on advising private equity funds, venture capital funds and other institutional investors and strategic acquirers in connection with mergers and acquisitions, early- and late-stage investments, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, management buyouts and secondary transactions. McGuireWoods is a full-service firm providing legal and public affairs solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients worldwide for more than 200 years collectively.